Episodes 69
Avg. Duration 33m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (73)
Since Jun 2020
Latest Episode May 2026

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About This Podcast

As the signature podcast of Passagemaker Magazine, Trawler Talk aims to engage, educate and inspire as we dive into the long-range cruising lifestyle. From the origins of trawler design and exciting nautical endeavors to safety, seamanship, DIY tips from the pros and far-out destinations, join us in the trawler zone and learn more about the great life afloat.

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Recent Episodes

The Late Chris Caswell | Trawler Talk Classics

May 29, 2026 35m

Eight Bells for Chris Caswell. A titan of marine journalism for 50 years, Chris passed away on May 13. We are re-running this podcast from 2023 where Chris shared fundamental—yet off the beaten…

A Pacific Northwest Powercat Pioneer

May 21, 2026 37m

Larry Graf, the founder, designer and lead engineer of Aspen Power Catamarans, doesn’t seem to stop moving and innovating—he just can’t help himself. The lifetime tinkerer fills us in on Aspen's…

Roaming (Dock) Holiday

Apr 29, 2026 50m

After navigating the Pacific coasts of the United States and Mexico then wintering in the Sea of Cortez, Jeff and Kami Fehr rang in 2026 by transiting  the Panama Canal aboard their meticulously…

Is the Trawler Life For You?

Apr 09, 2026 36m

Jay Kraft wants everyone to love the power cruising lifestyle. His Traverse City, Mich.-based school, Trawlers Great Lakes, hosts an intensive program for new and potential boat owners, as well as…

Vanguard of the Ice

Mar 24, 2026 39m

Chris Leigh-Jones says he likes stories and he’s got a special one to share. The Welshman and former Merchant Marine followed a successful career with a return to the sea aboard Vanguard, his…

Exploring the World's Coastlines

Mar 11, 2026 40m

After fulfilling careers and raising a family in their native New Zealand, Mark and Fiona Rammell pivoted. They bought Hull No. 1 of Nordhavn's 51-foot series, picked her up in Turkey and embarked on…

A Weekend To Remember With Selene Yachts

Dec 19, 2025 28m

Selene Yachts customers and dealers gathered in Zhuhai, China for the grand opening of its new, 400,000-plus-square-foot shipyard. We caught up with Selene founder and CEO Howard Chen to chat about…

Having Fortitude

Nov 18, 2025 1h 5m

Suzanne and Steven Webster have spent six years exploring the Pacific Northwest aboard Fortitude, their Kadey-Krogen 54. Their origin story of finding their forever boat and becoming liveaboards is a…

On Sustainability: Supersede CEO Sean Petterson

Nov 04, 2025 24m

Supersede is replacing plywood-based building materials with an eco-friendly alternative that is waterproof, rot-proof and derived from 100 percent recycled plastic waste. Learn more about your…

Tropic Thunder

Oct 10, 2025 43m

Being prepared when boating in remote areas goes beyond your boat's sundries and spares. In the case of a true medical emergency, it can surpass the capabilities of those onboard and the nearest care…

Rinse and Repeat

Oct 02, 2025 41m

Nicholas and Johanna Baxter logged over 5,000 nautical miles in seven months on their Fleming 85, Freja, in SE Asia. But they were just getting started. We caught up to them on the Côte d'Azur after…

Electric Dreams, Midnight Sun

Sep 18, 2025 39m

Joe Tokarz of Motor City Boat Werks returns to Trawler Talk and fills us in on his 16-day summer voyage in Norway's Telemark region on an all-electric yacht. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

A Solo Great Loop Adventure

Aug 13, 2025 46m

Along with her dogs and a (very) occasional guest, Maria Langer crossed her wake after more than 8,000 nautical miles on the Great Loop aboard her Ranger Tugs R-29 "Do It Now." Her adventure on the…

Hello, Pilgrim

Jul 11, 2025 32m

Longtime sailors Ed Muir and his wife, Cory, were looking to navigate to the next phase of their maritime life onboard a power cruiser and set their sights on a Pilgrim 40. The couple talk about the…

Exploring The 71 Percent

Jun 25, 2025 37m

Longtime boaters Nathan and Lindsay had high-octane careers in motorsports before deciding to slow down. The couple have moved on from coastal cruising to a life as liveaboards on their Nordhavn 41,…

A Good Doctor's Advice On At-Sea Medical Management

May 30, 2025 31m

We are joined by Power & Motoryacht Editor-in-Chief Daniel Harding Jr. to talk maritime medical emergency management with Dr. Robert Leviton, who tells us what you need in your onboard first-aid…

Modest Boat, Grand Tour

Mar 30, 2025 34m

Andre Lay and Cavendish are back on the brine! Lay returns to his SeaPiper 37 in southern Mexico to resume his slow-burn journey, with the goal of circumnavigating North America. Learn more about…

By All Means

Mar 07, 2025 38m

These four intrepid women spent over two months on a North Pacific 28, cruising on the Inside Passage of British Columbia, inspired by the century-old adventures of a trailblazer. Learn more about…

Talking Gratitude

Jan 24, 2025 55m

Longtime boaters Alec and Laurie Thyrre first bought a trawler when son Jack was born and became enthralled with the safety, pace and ability to reach far-flung destinations. Taking an early…

A Day On The Fleming 85

Dec 11, 2024 44m

Guest host Dan Harding, editor-in-chief of sister publication Power & Motoryacht, joins the new owners of the Fleming flagship—an 85-foot, enclosed bridge model—to talk boats, cruising, why they…

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